[ He will, too. The trial is being shoved to the back of his mind in favor of Haruka, and while he can't manage another smile, his expression at least turns a little more pensive. Better than being sad. ]

...Haruka. I don't know when we'll see each other after this. I cannot leave Liyue behind.

[ It might be months. Years. Lifetimes. And yet -- ]

Even so, I will search for a way to do so. The Traveler may know, but his journey is not one that I want to interrupt. [ ... ] I understand if waiting is too much of an ask, however. You don't need to wait for me.

[ He gently brushes his thumb over Haruka's knuckles. ]

Your happiness is too important for me to be greedy.

[ Even if he's not sure if he'll ever feel this way about anyone else. ]